The above stated points are right from my research on the matter using google :) But for me it is the BSNL person asked to change config to bridge, as iam unable to connect through PPPoE. It seems to be faster but yes the open port issue exist still. Also one doc from BSNL culcutta is another online source. it also say the same for all modem types.Iam also struggling to change connection to PPPoE . For a look http://www.calcutta.bsnl.co.in/dataoneinstall/pppoe10a.swf
On Tue, Mar 24, 2009 at 1:42 AM, Visakh <gokulda...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Santhosh സന്തോഷ് VS <everlovingyo...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Some soggession is there saying swtching from pppoe to bridge is good > with a > > firewall.This could be also done with the above instructions. > > > I heard the same suggestion from my friend, but to date I have found > no explanation why it is so. Infact, it looks like PPPoE is better due > to following factors: > > a) PPPoE allows you to connect more than one system simultaneously. > b) PPPoE gives an 'always ON' connection whereas bridged connection > gets terminated when your system is shut down. > c) PPPoE reconnects automatically when link fails. Bridge doesn't. > d) PPPoE also allows you to login automatically. Bridge requires login > from your system > e) In PPPoE mode, gateway acts like a firewall (no open ports). In > bridged mode, the system is vulnerable. > f) Slight increase in speed is reported with bridging, with no > explanations whatsoever. Looks like they were predestined to judge the > bridged mode faster. > > Looks to me like it is an unsubstantiated rumour or myth. Can somebody > please throw some light on this? > > Regards, > Gokul Das > > > -- My Site http://everlovingyouth.googlepages.com My Technical Write http://acutedeveloper.blogspot.com --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ "Freedom is the only law". "Freedom Unplugged" http://www.ilug-tvm.org You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "ilug-tvm" group. To post to this group, send email to ilug-tvm@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to ilug-tvm-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For details visit the website: www.ilug-tvm.org or the google group page: http://groups.google.com/group/ilug-tvm?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
